Vancouver Fire
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E-bike battery fire displaces 11 people from Vancouver homeLast year, Matthew Trudeau said they responded to about one fire a week caused by an e-bike and so far, they are on track to match that number this year.FireSep 15, 2025
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Fire in Vancouver’s West End displaces 23 people, sends 3 to hospitalWhen crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the building and people in the area also told Global News there might have been an explosion.FireJun 26, 2025
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‘Carelessly discarded’ cigarette sparked fire that ripped through East Van homesVancouver Fire and Rescue Services said the cigarette was discarded at the rear of one of the homes and the fire quickly spread to trees and other nearby homes.FireOct 30, 2024
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Fire breaks out in downtown Vancouver high-rise buildingFirefighters were called to Alberni Street and Nicola Street around 4 p.m. They confirmed on social media the fire affected multiple units and floors of the building.FireOct 21, 2024
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Man accused of setting van on fire at Vancouver City Hall charged with arsonVancouver Fire and Rescue crews were called to 12th Street and Cambie Street on Sunday evening and arrived to find a van engulfed in flames.FireOct 7, 2024
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Fire destroys $5M home in Vancouver that has been vacant since 2013While firefighters managed to limit the damage to the home, it is beyond salvaging because it's been vacant for more than 10 years.FireOct 4, 2024
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Demolition of Vancouver building gutted twice by fire now underwayFu Ren pleaded guilty to six of 20 code violations he faced, including failing to maintain the sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.FireAug 16, 2024
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Kitsilano apartment building fire sends 8 to hospital, displaces 40 residentsResidents told Global News they were woken up by the sound of cracking glass and the smell of smoke. Some residents had to shelter in place until firefighters could rescue them.FireAug 14, 2024
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Hot spots extinguished but huge mess remains following Dunbar fireAerial video shows a building that had been under construction was destroyed by fire and a crane that toppled amid the flames is still blocking vehicle access to the street.FireAug 9, 2024
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A look at charred remains of Vancouver fire as some nearby residents allowed homeCleanup continues Thursday and the fallen crane likely will not be removed for several days as the investigation continues, according to Vancouver fire Deputy Chief Robert Weeks.FireAug 8, 2024
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